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Will the Quad Give Way to the Quint?
If the ties binding the Quad together are a shared fear of China’s growing power in the region, then there’s no reason to believe it won’t become the Quint some day.
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Burkina Faso’s Elections to Proceed, Votes or No Votes
Changes to the electoral code align with broad democratic backsliding in the region.
Backgrounder: Joe Biden on China
Examining the presidential candidate’s record on China for clues on the possible future of US-China relations.
Airport Attack Reflects Growing Instability in Iraqi Kurdistan
A recent missile attack on Erbil airport in Iraqi Kurdistan portends growing instability in what has generally been a relatively peaceful region of Iraq.
UN Arms Embargo on Iran Lifted
Tehran is now free to engage in global arms markets. But is anyone buying?
COVID-19 Pushes Laos Further into China’s Economic Orbit
Already heavily indebted to Beijing over Belt and Road infrastructure projects, the economic hit from COVID-19 has pushed Laos further into China’s sphere of influence.
Russia Relations under a Biden Presidency
A Biden win in November does not bode well for US-Russia relations.
COVID-19: Impediment or Opportunity for Authoritarian Leaders?
Exploring the motivations behind various authoritarian responses to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Singapore Charts a Middle Path Amid Worsening US-China Ties
Singapore has always followed the middle path in its US and China relations, but with the advent of a new Cold War-esque bipolarity, that path is rapidly narrowing.
Invisible Warfare: NATO and the Geopolitical Storm on the Market Economy Horizon
NATO states face a multitude of threats that transcend the military realm, and its high time that the Alliance’s planners took notice.
The Rise, Dominance, and Decline of Thailand’s Monarchy
To understand the demands of student protesters in Thailand, one must first understand the royalist-military compact that has dominated the country’s politics for decades.